# 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1094880` · 2014-08-06 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 196,000
## Narrative
VEHICLE DIED     OPENED HOOD TO CHECK ALTERNATOR   WHILE HOOD WAS OPEN NOTICED BURNED WIRE ON ALTERNATOR HARNESS.  SPARK IGNITED PORTION OF VALVE COVER NEAR FIREWALL   UNABLE TO PUT OUT FIRE   VEHICLE BURNED TOTALLY.   *TR
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*